The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-01-06


as clerk. Mr.. Henderson brought good
recommendations, was fine looking Young
man about 20 years old and seemed TO under
stand business thoroughly He went about
his duties promptly and gave satisfaction
so much so ere the old year was numbered
with the numberess ages of the past, he had
closed contract for another year. On
Friday night Mr. Kiser was looking over
his cash book and he observed that the
amounts charged up didn't appear as when
first recorded and he began an investiga-
ton and to his CONSERVATION he found out
that the figures had been changed reducing
the amounts in several places and that the
amounts reduce were missing in hard cash
fror. his safe and money drawer, making
the sum Of S27.00 short Mr. Riser CON
fronted Henderson Saturday morning with
the disclosures and charged him openly
with theft, which he finally confessed was
true and returned part of the money and
gave his due bill for the balance The $27
is all that Mr.. Kiser could fix upon Hender-
SpHi pht liOhi on 'So uS says tuut lie
has lost from 5000 to $780, Mr.. Kiser was
disposed to De lenient and "let the erring
brother depart in peace" but from remarks
made by Henderson to other parties after
his discharge, he changed his mind and
swore out warrant for Henderson and
sent it to Atlantic, but he could not be
found
Reserved seats for Florence Elmore on
sale at Cadwell's News Bazaar
Monday evening at the Marietta Ac-
commodation train, Jim Porter, colored,
aged l6, and Sherwood Kiser, aged 10, were
on the the train, when Porter used harsh
and insulting language to kiser witness
says that Kiser paid no attention to Porter,
but got his papers, the Atlanta Capitol and
started off, when Porter followed him With
a rock in his hand and kept up his abuse,
when kiser turned AMI confronted him
Porter then struck and kicked him kiser
drew his knife and cut Porter on the shout
der, nothing serious.
MARRIED-On the 18th of December
1886, at St. James Church, Mr. Edgar Mich
OILS and Miss Sabine Aston The ceremony
was performed in beautiful and impress
i've manner by Rev O. G. Leman Mr.
| Nichols is clerk at the Whitlock House and
is young man Of excellent character and
highly esteemed by our people The bride
is the daughter of DIR. VIM. Aston, and is
| charming brunette and has host of admir-
ers and friends. May their lives flow on in
perpetual happiness.
Florence Gilmore is one OF the leading
! Theatrical Stars of to-day. Don tfail to see
her in Ingomar and Camille, Jan 9TH and
| 9Th
-MARRIED-On Dec. 22nd 1885, at the
residence of the brides mother, near Mari
eta, Ga, by Rev w D. Shea, Mr.. John l..
Byrd, of Norcross, Ga, and Miss Sallie
Way. Miss Salle is one of our most est
mahle young ladies and will carry with her
to her new home the love and best wishes
of all who know her May their blended
| lives be one of joy, and lead to endless day.
There are a number of subscribers on
our books whose time has expired We
trust all will renew this month, as on the
first of February we will make out new
books and all who are in arrears will be
dropped We cannot publish paper on
credit. The amount is too small and be-
sides We need the money to run our bust
ness Let all renew at once Remember
if your name is marked off, it will be your
| fault and not the editors
FLORENCE Elmore in Camille, at Mich
OILS Hall Thursday night. Jan. 9th.
The Christmas supper given by the
| Baptist Sunday School and the New Years
dinner given by the Methodist Sunday
School were largely attended and afforded
in each instance good deal of social enjoy
ment the Presbyterian Sunday School
had a fine Christmas tree, full of nice pres
ents for all. 1t was pleasant occasion
The Episcopal Sunday School gave two de-
lightful entertainments, one at Mr.. A. How
ellis and one at Mrs Stubingers S, which con-
tributed largely to make the pupils and all
present have a merry Christmas.
-DIED.-Mrs, Katie Phillips, daughter of
Col Charles D. Phillips died at her father
house near Marietta on the night Of the 29th
of December, and was buried from the Meth
odist Church on last Friday morning. She
leaves husband, Mr. George d. Phillips
Of Habersham county, Ga, ana two chill
dren, one babe OF a few days of age. We
extend our sympathies to the bereaved pa
rents, husband and relatives.
Probably your last chance to see play
in Nichols Hall this winter Come out
Wednesday, Jan. 9th and see Florence Ell
more in lngomar.
On the 23d ult, Rev. Robert Baber as
sisted some ladies on the Pullman passen-
ger train which passes Marietta about sew
en- o'clock. Before he could get Off the
train commenced moving, and he fell to the
| ground and was knocked insensible. He
was found in that condition some time at
/ forwards and carried home where he has
been confined ever since, owing to the
| hurts received
On the evening of the 3lst ult, a de-
| iightful social dance was given at Mr.. II.
d McCutcheon's. Some twenty-five young
ladies and gentlemen from Atlanta were
present while those of Marietta in atten-
dance swelled the number to 65 Andrew
| Rogers string band furnished music for the
occasion, and most enjoyable time was
spent. Refreshments were served, and not
until late hour did the happy throng dis
perse.
About seven clock Sunday night, Mr.
W. + Benefits residence caught on FIRE
from Aue in the basement where the fur
mace is located The floor was rapidly
burning, but by the aid Of "a few neighbors,
the floor was cut out and the fire thereby
| t,r,rntoIal nd tbuc of tho GuDut raci-